Galileo Quark SoC X1000 Getting Started Manual - Page 18

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WiFi drivers – The Galileo supports all Intel-chipset WiFi cards with these drivers. Plug them

in, and they should be recognized immediately.

Python – Python is our favorite when it comes to scripting languages. With Python you can

easily

post to

Twitter,

Node.js – Node.js is a popular JavaScript-based scripting language. A good alternative to

Python, if you're more comfortable with JS.

SSH – Secure Shell (SSH) is an incredibly useful network tool that allows you to log into and

control a device remotely. With SSH running on your network-connected Galileo, you can skip

both of the terminal methods described on the last page, and remotely control the board from

any device on the network.

openCV – OpenCV is an open-source computer vision application. You can plug a USB

webcam into the Galileo's USB host port, and use OpenCV to track and recognize objects.

ALSA –

Advanced Linux Sound Architectures (ALSA)

attached sound card) with the ability to play and record MIDI files.

V4L2 –

Video4Linux2

attached to your Galileo to make use of this.

Installing the Bigger Image

To boot the Galileo off the bigger Linux image, you'll need an

than 32GB). You'll also need to

current file there). The file is about 37 MB.

The download comes as a 7z file, which means you may need extra software to extract it. Windows

and Linux users can use 7Zip, Mac users can use

Extract the contents of the 7z file to the top level of your SD card. Once unzipped, this is what your

SD directory structure should look like.

Power down your Galileo (remove both USB and 5V power), and plug in the µSD card. Then

power it back up.

check for unread

emails, and perform all sorts of other nifty tricks.

is a video record and play utility for Linux. You'll need a USB webcam

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can equip your Galileo (and an

SD card

that is at least 1GB (and less

from

Intel's Drivers page

The

Unarchiver.

(find the most